inforMED
MalfunctionDYW

SPIRIT MB

Received Mar 14, 2014

Report 2016150-2014-00023 · MDR key 3679839

Device

Generic name

Orthodontic Bracket, Plastic

Manufacturer

Ormco Corporation

Catalog number

202-0069

Lot number

081351013

Product problems

  • Nonstandard Device
  • Device Markings/Labelling Problem

Patient

Not reported

  • No Information

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

NO INJURIES WERE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS INCIDENT. THE DOCTOR NOTICED THE MARKING WAS IN THE WRONG AREA AND STOPPED USING THE DEVICE. PICTURES OF THE PRODUCT ALLEGED IN THIS INCIDENT CONFIRMED THAT THE IDENTIFICATION DOT IS LOCATED ON THE INCORRECT AREA OF THE BRACKET. A RETAIN SAMPLE OF THE PRODUCT WAS EVALUATED, YIELDING RESULTS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS.

Description of Event or Problem

A DEALER REPORTED THAT A DOCTOR'S OFFICE ALLEGED THAT SPIRIT MB IDENTIFICATION DOT IS LOCATED ON THE INCORRECT AREA OF THE BRACKET.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

SYBRONENDO CORPORATION WAS INFORMED ON 04/14/2014 BY A DEALER REPRESENTATIVE THAT THE WRONG ITEM NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION WAS GIVEN ON THE INITIAL COMPLAINT REPORT. THE CORRECT ITEM NUMBER INVOLVED IN THE ALLEGED INCIDENT IS 202-0069 AND THE DESCRIPTION IS CHANNELS 21MM FILES.

Remedial action

  • Recall